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Clarissa/ Ravioli
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:21 pm
by Mr B
I was reading of late of Dick walkers above record Carp.
In my eyes the one and only!
Some were saying she was on display in Chubbs fishings tackle shop Edgware run by Fred Buller after she died in London Zoo.
While others say...
Fred J Taylor came into its possession from Alan lanes shop in Coventry, Billy Lanes son, son, of the great match man himself.
I could spend an age surfing the internet but thought you TFF " Gents" would know about such things.
I am not really a dedicated Carp fisherman but do have a great interest in Fred J and Dick Walker having spoken to them when I was boy, never left me.
Mr B
Re: Clarissa/ Ravioli
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2022 11:25 pm
by PeteD
It is still on display in Lane's Tackle in Coventry and has been for many years. It underwent a restoration a few years back as it was starting to look a bit worse for wear. My understanding is that Fred Buller sold it to Lane's in the early 80s.
Re: Clarissa/ Ravioli
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2022 11:30 pm
by Deaf Cat
Re: Clarissa/ Ravioli
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 8:44 am
by Ian.R.McDonald
I am really pleased to be in the generation that are in awe of this fish
The modern " Krazy Karpers" with TV programmes where nothing clearly 30 lb is not even weighed are missing so much
Re: Clarissa/ Ravioli
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:38 am
by Mr B
Interesting stuff men,
Thanks for that.
And an interesting link! Each cast having an original scale from Clarissa.
I wonder how many casts will sell?
Mr B
Re: Clarissa/ Ravioli
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:43 am
by Loop Erimder
Still there in Lanes
Re: Clarissa/ Ravioli
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 1:07 pm
by Mr B
Loop Erimder wrote: ↑Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:43 am
Still there in Lanes
Nice one, thanks for that.
Last time I see it was when I was a kid in 1966 in London Zoo.
Mr B
Re: Clarissa/ Ravioli
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 1:23 pm
by StefanDuma
I saw it in Lanes before it was restored and it was a pretty horrible site, a poor taxidermy job and a terrible case.
Thankfully the restored is way better.
Re: Clarissa/ Ravioli
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:52 pm
by Mr B
StefanDuma wrote: ↑Sun Jan 09, 2022 1:23 pm
I saw it in Lanes before it was restored and it was a pretty horrible site, a poor taxidermy job and a terrible case.
Thankfully the restored is way better.
I'm glad its looking better and the casts look interesting...
Quit expensive but then again it's the time it takes and the prestige of owning one.
I'm not sure how I feel about it? Mixed feelings..
An historic day none of the less.
Mr B